Sixers sign summer league big man Norvel Pelle to roster

Sixers sign summer league big man Norvel Pelle to roster

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t finished making moves this offseason it seems. After putting together an impressive and well-rounded roster between a few free-agent signings and offseason trades, they still had another move to make.

As the team revealed Friday, they have signed big man Norvel Pelle, who was a part of the Sixers’ summer league roster.

Pelle averaged 7.4 points and 4.2 rebounds over just 13.8 minutes per game during the 2018 NBA Summer League. His all-around production and the effort he brought on the defensive end in a somewhat limited amount of playing time was certainly impressive.

Prior to this, the center played overseas in Italy, Lebanon and Taiwan after beginning his career with the Sixers G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.

What role he’ll play with the team during the 2018-19 season remains to be seen, but the decision to add the versatile big man is a sound one by the Sixers.